UPA Govt. has a majority, no question of early polls: Kamal Nath
New Delhi – The government has a majority and there is no question of general elections taking place before they are scheduled, said Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kamal Nath. Interacting with media outside Parliament on Wednesday, Nath confirmed that Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar... read more »
Grinning` Obama’s selfie at Mandela memorial goes viral
Johannesburg – President Barack Obama’s selfie at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service has gone viral on social media sites, with many questioning whether the moment of delight was appropriate for the occasion. Obama posed for a picture with UK PM David Cameron, while Denmark’s PM... read more »
States must act strictly with hoarders, profiteers: Chidambaram
New Delhi – Finance Minister P Chidambaram has criticised states for not acting against profiteers and hoarders to check inflation. Addressing the Delhi Economics Conclave in New Delhi today, Chidambaram asked them to deal strictly with hoarding and profiteering. “There is also a need to... read more »
Dubai aims to be world’s most sustainable city by 2020
Abu Dhabi – Dubai aims to become one of the top ten sustainable cities in the world by 2020, when the city hosts the World Expo event. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality, announced that the civic body has started its efforts towards creating one of the most... read more »
Dementia sufferers set to treble by 2050
London – A new analysis has revealed that number of people afflicted with dementia worldwide would treble by 2050. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, 44 million people... read more »
Asthma takes toll on play, sex and work: Study
Melbourne – Asthma hampers dating, sexual pleasure and careers of people afflicted with the disease, a new study has claimed. According to Asthma Australia report on the study, about... read more »
Soon, `biopen` that will help draw new bones to repair damaged ones
Melbourne – Scientists are developing a ‘biopen’ that contains stem cells and growth factors, to repair damaged and diseased bone. The device could be ready for trials in human... read more »
Alzheimer’s drug to be developed within five years`
Washington – Scientists have said that a drug that could provide a breakthrough for Alzheimer’s disease will be available within the next five years. Recruitment of people aged 55... read more »
Steve McQueen named best director for `12 Years a Slave`
London – Steve McQueen has been named the best director for his film ‘12 Years a Slave’ by the New York Film Critics Circle. ‘American Hustle’ was named as the best film, Robert Redford... read more »
